The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi.

At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.

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The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi.

At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.

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The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine

The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine

by Sandra Lawrence
The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine

The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine

by Sandra Lawrence

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Overview

Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi.

At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781787399068
Publisher: Welbeck
Publication date: 08/09/2022
Series: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 5.91(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, Times, Londonist.com and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine.

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